John (Jack) Shea is a consultant with decades of experience in providing theological and formation services to parishes and faith-based organizations. For twenty years he directed the Doctor of Ministry Program at St. Mary of the Lake University and for ten years he was the Executive Director of the Leadership Formation Program in Catholic Health Care at the Ministry Leadership Center. He is also a theologian and storyteller who lectures nationally and internationally on storytelling in world religions, faith-based health care, contemporary spirituality, and the spirit work movement